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Papercut Books

4.6 (27 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Amanda S.

Stopped by this adorable book shop while walking around downtown. There were plenty of books and small gifts to choose from! The cashier was knowledgeable and able to help many people who had questions. She was always extremely kind. Stop in if you're ever in the Wilmington area.

Amy J.

So fun! My teen loves The summer I turned pretty and during a beach weekend we had an hour to kill and I knew Wilmington has a few film locations so we looked them up and choose this book store. It is a cute little store. Decorated so fun and uniquely. Store and area was very busy for a Sunday which I'm assuming due to the popularity of the show. Worker was friendly and kind. Definitely recommend stopping even if you aren't a SITP fan!

Jenny D.

Sunday visit and were just shocked at the prices of books... used kids chapter books looked like they were $12 as an example. I was looking at other books too but the expense just was very off putting especially for used items which I'd have expected to be less considering they were visibly used. The stars mostly go to the visuals of the shop and book variety. It's quaint and really trendy with art, used and new books, and some merch but didn't end up buying anything. We weren't greeted because the employee was so busy with other customers so overall it was a meh experience unfortunately and left empty handed.

Monica F.

A cozy place to stop and look for books and gifts in the historic district. The shop was very welcoming and had a great selection for all ages and interest. No discounts on books. They were marked at normal prices available on the back.

Kristine U.

This is such a cool little book store! It's a must visit if you're in Wilmington. They have a fun layout and great selection of books and novelty items.

Riyona A.

The cutest bookstore! Ended up here after visiting Wilmington because my sister is a huge OTH fan. I'm an avid book reader and needed to get something out of the trip so Papercut Books was along the block we parked on for the day. I'm so happy I came in. I Immediately felt so comfy and cozy. The decor was great and the book selection was abundant! Did I walk out of there blowing my budget on books? Absolutely. Was it worth it? YUP. We were fortunate enough to meet Andy, the owner's husband and he was so kind and chatted with us about OTH and the area. If I ever come back to Wilmington, this will be the first place I stop!

Ashley L.

A must stop if you like books and are downtown wilmy. Good book selection and easily walkable from downtown

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Anita W.

Probably won't be able to find more than one copy in this little book store, but I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy! Just a small local shop and all kinds of unique nicknacs to look at! Didn't spend much time in here, but they seem to have regulars that were enjoying a book and a cup of coffee! Warm greeting as we walked in!

Madison C.

The amount of books they fit in here still impresses me! It was such a cute little shop, and it's just down the road from my new fav coffee shop, Hidden Grounds! I was very impressed with their selection-- old reads and new releases! I'll definitely be stopping back inside in the future!

Dora F.

Husband and I went in after walking by. We were thinking of buying some books to read to our toddler but we found this great instrument set for much cheaper than other places and it has been keeping our toddler busy for quite a bit now. Great place for small gifts and great selection of books if you like to read. The lady behind the counter was very nice and very welcoming!

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Talia B.

Beautiful, thoughtful, and inspiring hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Wilmington, NC! Beautifully decorated with a wonderfully curated selection of books both new and previously treasured! Friendly and welcoming service! A must-see when visiting North Carolina!

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Great selections for great prices!! So cute and cozy, always have the best customer service too!

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Super helpful staff, amazing curated YA section, an absolute delight! The bookstore of my dreams!

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2 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous ambiance and a fantastic selection of books! This place is a must visit if you love a good book.

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Cute store full of new & used books all organized very well! I could have spent hours in here.

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4 years ago

Lovely selection of books. Good vibes. Some good discounts to be found as well. Also the person working was a sweetheart! Will be back.

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Probably won't be able to find more than one copy in this little book store, but I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy!

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Old Books on Front Street

Old Books on Front Street

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Great place to explore & even better place to find book treasures! I've been coming to Wilmington…read morefor the past decade yearly & I ALWAYS look forward to stopping by.

January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

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